WHY STUDYING ABROAD?
“There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made cheerful by work, love, art, and knowledge.”[Friedrich Nietzsche]. Through centuries,knowledge has been an invaluable key to success.It can be gained by reading,communicating,and many other ways,among which is education.Education has now become an international issue,because it does not only help to promote a country but it also creates links between nations,especially in such an era of IT as today. In every country,teaching and studying are more and more essential,and it is time people started thinking about going overseas to receive more knowledge. A question is raised:“Why studying abroad?” This leads to a number of reasons.
Personal Development First,studying in a whole new country gives one a chance to open his mind and therefore,to develop himself,not only in the classroom walls with the knowledge from the lecturers but also in the practical things he can learn outside. Each country provides different teaching methods,so when you go to a new place,there can be changes in the way of studying.Sometimes changes are good because they can help to make you study more innovatively and effectively.However,it is not just about the classrooms.You will be able to join other community activities that will give you more knowledge about the country’s culture,history,people and lifestyles.For examples, a Chinese who used to have rice as his everyday’s meal back in his hometown will get accustomed to spaghettis and pizzas when he comes to Italy and will also know about the food’s favour,history and even how to cook it! You cannot learn it as efficiently when you just stay in your country and watch it being made on the television! Furthermore, students may be able to learn a new language beside their mother-tongues, which depends on the country they want to study in.The language will be English in the US or UK, German in Germany, Spanish in Spain or Italian in Italy and Switzerland.
More Different views When studying abroad,one’s view can be broadened.This can be consisted in various issues such as politics, economics, society and also the trends.The way your think or deal with a situation will not be exactly the same as it was,in the past.It is not time for sitting in just one place but is a time to raise your voice,to speak your mind and to be able to deal with the world-wide problems.It is not only about your nation anymore but about other people and how the world is moving around you.Anyway, this will not change your point of view completely but just adds some more different sides of the statement,about how your thinking grows.
Experience and Jobs The chance to study and discuss with people from other countries give your more precious experience that can help you later on in your life when you go on with your career after the graduation or the finish of your course. As you have studied in an innovative environment of international students and education,you will be have more independence as well as creativity and that is what the employers are looking for in today’s employees.As the world keeps developing rapidly, it is quite competitive to find a good job but with the skills you have studied from a good education,it is not impossible to achieve your goals. If you want to be a businessman/woman, it is a considerable advantage when studying overseas. Your communication skills can as well be improved, as you are used to speaking out what is in your head confidently.
Bright future Last but not least,a person’s future depends on how hard he works and prepares for it.It is not that going overseas to study puts the bright future into your hands but it gives you chances to prove that you can do it. Although the tuition cost maybe a lot but after you finish your studying you can be able to compensate for the money you or your parents have to pay. Also,scholarships are given to good students to encourage them to keep up with their work. Every door needs a key to open it, so does success. In the end,knowledge is still the key,but there are many ways to use it,and education is one of the ways. Studying abroad brings you advantages,but the point is,how to use the advantages in the most effective way for yourself,and further,for your nation and the world.
By: Quyen